Hey there, fellow bearded bro. We know how hard it can be to pick out the right beard products for you, especially since the market has been flooded in the past 6 months by start-ups looking to capitalize on the male grooming boom.

I know I’ve had some disappointing experiences with beard balms from smaller companies that have been sticky, poor-functioning or just all-round funky smelling (in a bad way). That’s part of the reason why I wanted to write this review - to give you dudes a heads-up on some of my personal favorite beard balms.

In case you haven’t used them before, I’m also going to give you the lowdown on beard balms in general, so you’ll know what you need to know to get the maximum benefit from them.

I know we’re getting towards the heart of winter, but let’s keep the snow outside, dudes. You know what I mean - beard dandruff, or beardruff, is one of the many banes of the bearded man’s life.

Especially in colder months, it can come on very quickly and it’s not always easy to get rid of. When you’re rocking a glorious patch of facial hair and run your hand through it, the last thing anyone wants to see is snowy flakes falling to the floor.

So, what is beardruff and how can you combat it? As always, Beardicure has your back. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to stop beard dandruff and the best beard dandruff treatments.

Let’s be honest, there isn’t a single man out there who hasn’t tried to rock the stubble. Hell, I’m sure there are plenty of women too, but that’s a whole different topic. The year 2015 saw the rise of the beard in popular contemporary grooming, with popular figures like Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Fidel Castro (sorry not sorry) all wearing hair on their faces.

But how does one achieve such splendiferous facial fur I hear you ask? Well to be honest we’re not going to look at the really long stuff, just in case be spill over into the realms of science. Instead we’re going to concentrate on succulent stubble, how to grow it, and why it’s the new trend taking over the hipster beard.

We've compiled a list of our favorite beard quotes. Whether you're looking for some inspiration or some laughs, these beard quotes are definitely worth a read!

Growing awesome facial hair takes a ton of patience and in the modern world, that’s not always easy to come by. On top of that, there are a huge amount of internal and external factors which can easily influence your beard-growing capabilities. To name a few, these include diet, sleep, water consumption as well as the amount you exercise.

Additionally, age can really come into it. While your 20’s are probably among the best times to start a beard grow, if you’re younger than 18 you’re likely going to have a tough time. Although beard growth products might help to some extent, you’re probably not going to see close to the same results you would if you left your hormones a couple of extra years to do their thing. If you’re adamant that you want a beard, however, who are we to stop you - beard products can be well worth a go.

Some dudes are always going to be looking for new ways to express themselves and this time, the trend has hit facial hair. Across social media, dudes are starting to cover their beards in glitter. Why? Interestingly enough, nobody is actually giving a reason for this. Perhaps they’re trying to get in-tune with the festive vibes or maybe they’re trying to brighten up their faces with some gold sparkles. Most likely, however, it’s because they look kinda funky and people are eating it up on Instagram.

In a strange follow-on from last year’s spectacle of putting flowers in their beards, this year dudes are donning glitter beards.

Did you know that 98% of the Forbes’ 100 list of the world’s richest men are clean-shaven? It seems to be working out pretty well for them, but don’t worry. 98% of the world’s lumberjacks, warriors and general badasses had full-on beards like you wouldn’t believe.

A little while ago, Huffington Post produced an infographic on the history of beards. We’ve just come across it and to be honest, we think it’s pretty awesome. That’s why we want to share it - and a couple of its weirdest facts - with you guys.